Governors Island Real Estate

Lake Winnipesaukee’s Governors Island is a five hundred acre island connected to the mainland via a beautiful arched stone bridge. Much of the islands acreage is preserved as open space and used as a shared natural woodlands, additionally activities such as cross country skiing and hiking are enjoyed by the islands residents in this open space. The island is one of only a few locations around the lake where the entire island enjoys a consistency of development designed to maximize the character of the environment and protect the owners investments.

As a property owner on the island, you automatically become a member of the Governor’s Island Club (GIC) and the degree to which you participate in island activities is entirely up to you. Virtual tour of club amenities. In addition to the preserved open space, the island offers a variety of beautiful homes with carefully constructed roadways winding throughout the island designed to protect the ambience. Once you leave the island you are only a short drive to great restaurants, medical facilities, shopping, and the Laconia Airport, capable of serving most medium sized jet air craft.

This fabulous home is on a rare, level lot with an amazing beach and fabulous mountain views. Beautifully landscaped with sweeping patios and lush lawns this 1.2 acre lot has over 210 feet of prime Winnipesaukee waterfront. Step into this gracious, beautifully appointed custom home you will see quality detail rarely found. The open concept floor plan with soaring ceilings and a beautiful fieldstone fireplace is spacious and impressive. Gleaming wood floors, walls of glass and custom woodwork will appeal to the discerning buyer. The main level Master Suite includes a private sitting room and spa-like bath. The private office is lined with beautiful built-ins. The second level includes en-suite bedrooms and a large game room. There's also a large unfinished storage area that could easily be finished for additional living space. This is a special one-of-a kind Governor's Island home.

This custom built Lakehome has a desirable SW exposure for enjoying glorious sunsets. It was architecturally designed & constructed w/attention to detail. Fixtures, colors, & Character Grade white oak flooring were carefully selected by an interior designer. There are 3 natural fieldstone fireplaces located in the Great Room, master bedroom & 3 season porch. The main level includes a Master Suite w/double walk-in closets & spa-like bath, a Great Room w/spacious dining area, a chef's kitchen & an oversized sitting area. The 3 season porch opens through folding doors. A sweeping deck adds outdoor living space & overlooks manicured lawn & dock. The second level has 3 en-suite bedrooms & a 3 room guest suite. The walk-out lower level is ready to be finished to the taste & style of the buyer. A detached carriage house provides added garage space plus a game room or in-law apartment. This Governor's Island home is ready for summer use & year round enjoyment.

This stunning and dramatic home is in mint condition with updates throughout. The view is southwesterly with glorious sunsets. Enjoy water and mountain views from your covered porch or large waterside patio. There's a large perched beach, a sandy swimming area and a patio with firepit for waterside enjoyment. The dock is covered, and there's a large jetty. The home has three large bedrooms and three baths. The kitchen is spacious and well-appointed and opens to a comfortable sitting area and dining area. The Great Room has walls of glass, a soaring fieldstone fireplace and cathedral ceiling. It is well designed, comfortable and appealing. The large detached three bay garage is perfect for cars and toys. It has a generator and four bedroom septic. Governor's Island Club amenities include tennis, clubhouse, woodland trails and beach.

This wonderful original Lake Home has beautiful views to Mt. Washington. The lot is level and private. The home has four bedrooms and original woodwork and has an enormous lakeside screened porch. The Great Room with wood floors and paneling has an enormous wood burning fireplace. It is inviting and comfortable and a rare find on Governor's Island. Amenities include beach, tennis, clubhouse, picnic area and 160 acres for hiking and cross country skiing. Special!!!

Welcome to your home on Governor's Island. Move in and enjoy this wonderful 1970 well-built and preserved gambrel-style home on a peaceful, wooded, landscaped level lot on the top of the island. Enjoy and relax in an oversized screened-in porch along with 3 exterior open decks, large yard and pure privacy. This 2 story home with 2 bedrooms upstairs, large open loft, also offers one-floor living, wood-burning fireplace, and an additional great room with 2nd kitchen, 2 driveways and a huge 2 story garage for all your toys! Governor's Island was a land grant in 1727 from King George II to Governor Benning Wentworth for services performed in the Colony. Accessed by a bridge, this island is situated in the heart of Lake Winnipesaukee and the lakes region. Your ownership includes private use for residents only of the 4 fantastic sandy beaches, club house, playground, tennis, picnic, boat-launch, kayak/canoe seasonal storage…cross country skiing and hiking trails. Minutes to all the area's amenities to enjoy shopping, restaurants, skiing, golf…..Don't wait any longer come and see the beauty of this island!

3-D Tour Available! Brand new, one-level luxury living located on a lusciously landscaped 3.5 acre lot abutting The Pheasant Ridge Country Club in Gilford. Built by Drouin Custom Home Builders, featuring a breathtaking kitchen with no expense spared... designer stainless steel appliances, gorgeous granite countertops, two islands, and a spacious walk-in pantry to name a few. The open-concept design is decorated with hand scraped hardwood flooring and reveals endless entertaining opportunities including a separate dining area and enclosed porch. Just steps away, you will find yourself mesmerized in the master suite. The private bath is suitable for a king and queen - complete with a massive step-in shower, soaking tub, and incredible walk-in closet. Continue into the second full bathroom with laundry and linen closet. Two generously sized bedrooms share the front side of the home embellished in natural light with large closets. A full-sized walkout basement holds potential for continued living space and storage. The outdoor space is to die for - serene and peaceful on an amazingly private lot with views of the green right from the patio. Also, a finished three car garage with direct entry into the home. Town rights to Gilford Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee. Excellent commuter location. This home needs nothing, completely turnkey!

Two adjacent Winnipesaukee waterfront lots, both with docking and breakwaters in place, each has it's own lot of record. Lot #23 is 2.23 acres with 126' of waterfront, and Lot #11 is 5.48 acres with 424' of waterfront. Together, these properties face north, east and south, with incredible long distance lake and mountain views of the Ossipee and Sandwich Mountain ranges. There is a spacious two plus bedroom seasonal cottage that sits up off the water, and offers views from every room, and from the full wrap deck. This property offers ultimate privacy. The cottage is accessed by an established service road and sits up on the top of Diamond Island, with interior trails to the north end. The cottage gives you the feeling of being in a tree house - it is all glass surrounded by walkout decking from the kitchen, large living room and master bedroom. There is a grassy backyard and a lower level family/bunk room that also has sliders that walkout to the lakeside. Each lot can be sold separately, or a second cottage could be built on the adjacent lot to create a family compound. You will see the individual parcels listed separately on MLS as Lot #23 Diamond Island - 126' of waterfront and 2.23 acres for $199,000, and Lot #11 Diamond Island which has the cottage on 5.48 acres and 424' of waterfront for $450,000. A rare island opportunity!

Views, views, views and an exceptionally beautiful home outfitted with the best features, finishings and technology. The view will truly take you in when you pull into the driveway - clear and unobstructed both of the lake and the mountains beyond. The home was built in 2013 and is being sold fully furnished. Special features include: radiant in-floor heating throughout, central air conditioning, Cat 5 wiring, crown molding, hardwood flooring, high end ceramic tile and granite, oversized showers, LED lighting throughout and smart thermostats. The kitchen is beautifully outfitted w/stainless steel appliances, upgraded granite and cabinetry and a large kitchen island that seats 5 comfortably. The living room is open to the kitchen, has direct access to the deck and beautiful views. Have a large family? There are 3 bedroom suites - all with exceptional views. 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor and one on the main floor. The spacious master suite overlooks the lake and has a bathroom with double sinks, oversized shower and walk-in closet. The lower level walkout is fully finished and includes a large family room and bunk room/den, both w/ French doors and exceptional views. There is also a ¾ bath and plumbing for a kitchenette and wet bar. Love the outdoors? Gunstock Mountain Resort is less than a mile away and offers adventures all year long - excellent skiing in the winter, zip lines & aerial courses in the summer. This property has an excellent rental history and sleeps 12 comfortably.

SELLER RELOCATING OUT OF STATE! NOW IT'S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME. PRICE REDUCED $70,000 OFF INITIAL OFFERING!! The owner has spared no expense to maintain this stunning home! As you walk into this beautiful open & airy contemporary, you will see lake & mountain views from every window. Open concept floor plan, custom upgrades throughout. New hardwood floors, loads of built-ins, spacious new gourmet kitchen with oversized granite island. Stainless appliances & sunny breakfast nook. Sunken family room with entertainment center & double-sided gas fireplace. Gorgeous great room with soaring ceiling, hardwood floors that shine & a great wet bar for entertaining. First floor laundry & attached garage. Roomy upper level bedrooms, including a private guest wing with ¾ bath. The master suite is smashing, from your bed you can enjoy the cozy gas fireplace & the beautiful views. New tiled shower, walk-in closet. The lower level has a great exercise room, huge workshop with high ceiling & loads & loads of storage with walk-out to the yard. Pretty landscaped lot, oversized shed & all located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Minutes into town & convenient to the lake & the slopes too!

PRE-CONSTRUCTION: The last of 3 remaining lots for this outstanding area and what a terrific home for this VIEW lot. The builder specializes in custom homes and with an accommodating manner, and can bring this home to your specifications. Many innovative choices for finish details. Hardwood and tile flooring are standard in some areas. Allowances provide for all stainless appliances, including refrigerator and kitchen island with breakfast bar. Kitchen/Breakfast Nook/Great Room features a cathedral ceiling in an open concept that focuses on a custom gas fireplace. A separate, formal dining room or office offers versatility and function. Mudroom/laundry from garage. All first floor bedrooms, with potential for a sizable 2nd floor bonus room. Pastoral setting for private lot on cul-de-sac street and recorded easements protect the property views. Builder has list of accomplished subdivisions and custom homes in Southern NH and Lakes Region. Experience and attention to detail matters and is brought to you with great care.

Winnipesaukee waterfront lot, with docking and breakwaters in place, each has it's own lot of record. Lot #11 is 5.48 acres with 424' of waterfront. The property faces north, east and south, with incredible long distance lake and mountain views of the Ossipee and Sandwich Mountain ranges. There is a spacious two plus bedroom seasonal cottage that sits up off the water, and offers views from every room, and from the full wrap deck. This property offers ultimate privacy. The cottage is accessed by an established service road and sits up on the top of Diamond Island, with interior trails to the north end. The cottage gives you the feeling of being in a tree house - it is all glass surrounded by walkout decking from the kitchen, large living room and master bedroom. There is a grassy backyard and a lower level family/bunk room that also has sliders that walkout to the lakeside. There are two adjacent lots being sold separately, or a second cottage could be built on the adjacent lot to create a family compound. You will see the individual parcels listed separately on MLS as Lot #23 Diamond Island - 126' of waterfront and 2.23 acres for $199,000, and Lot #11 Diamond Island which has the cottage on 5.48 acres and 424' of waterfront for $450,000. Both lots together are being offered at $599,000. A rare island opportunity!

Lake Winnipesaukee access 4 bedroom & 3 Bath Gilford home with MT VIEWS. This Gunstock Acres 2400 sq. ft. property, has been masterfully built with attention to detail throughout. Constructed from solid steel beams with a gorgeous cement exterior & upgrades that include radiant floor heating, hardwood & ceramic tile floors, vinyl windows, AC units & so much more, this property will stand the test of time. The open concept main floor features a spacious 23'x15' Living Room with a wall of windows to take advantage of the Mt. views & natural light, a stainless steel applianced kitchen with an abundance of cabinet & counter space & Kitchen Island, a Dining Area with wood fireplace & Laundry Room with ½ bath. The upper level provides for the 20'x14' Master Bedroom Suite with ¾ Bath. The finished lower level features 3 bedrooms & full bath. Sit back & enjoy the amazing views from your 21'x9' deck. Enjoy the Summer on your shared private Gunstock Acres beach with 500' of waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee ($75 a year) or take advantage of the free fully managed Town beach with 1700' of waterfront & free Gilford Town Docks with additional parking to all Gilford property owners. This home features association water for only $400 a year. You will love having the superior Gilford School system, Gunstock Ski Resort, Meadowbrook Music Pavilion, Weirs Beach & all the Lakes Region amenities only minutes away. Make this your primary residence or turn this into a terrific vacation property.

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